Private tour in Amsterdam Monique S
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Nice to meet you! My name is Monique and I’m a true Dutchie, born and raised in the Netherlands. I’ve always lived close to Amsterdam and fell in love with the city as a child. After moving here 25 years ago, it’s still my favorite place in the world. With a background in journalism, I’ve always had a broad curiosity and a love for stories. That’s also what I enjoy about guiding: sharing the anecdotes, details and fun facts that make Amsterdam and everything you see come alive. I love history, culture, architecture and local shops. Yet my biggest passion is the art in the museums, where I have been guiding almost daily in the past years. I also have a special interest in the Jewish history in Amsterdam, including the WWII and Anne Frank. I’m especially happy when I can make you experience the city the best way. Whether you’re looking for a deep understanding of the city or a museum, or just the special spots and highlights, all is possible. Over the past 11 years, I’ve guided many different guests on all kinds of private tours through Amsterdam. Therefore I can easily customize a tour for you. Many tours can also be combined into a half-day or full-day experience, for example a city walk with a museum visit, or a day full of art, history, local life and local tastings along the way. You’re very welcome to tell me what you’d like to explore, even if it’s not mentioned on my profile page. I’m happy to create a special itinerary for you. I have: *Bachelors degree in Journalism *Experienced tour guide (11 years) * License to guide in Amsterdam City Center *Official guide in the Rijksmuseum *Official guide in the Van Gogh Museum Just to mention: I do also guide in the smaller villages / countryside around Amsterdam. I’m not a driver though. But if you wish to, I can arrange a driver for us.
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The Van Gogh Museum has the world's largest collection of Vincent van Gogh paintings. And there is more that makes this museum so special, on my tour I will take you through Vincents life as a painter. A life full of struggles, travels, inspiration and amazing art works. Learn how Van Gogh became an artist, look better at his self portraits and discover the special friendship he had with his brother Theo. Find out how the impressionists influenced Vincent. Listen to the story behind the Sunflowers and find out about about a secret in Vincent's painting of The Bedroom. Follow me on a journey past both famous and other unique paintings in one museum, and get closer to the artist. I have been doing this tour for many years on requests by guests. Now also available as one of my regular tours. PLEASE NOTE: Tickets are limited. Please contact me before booking, to see what is available.
Depending on the choice of the museum, which works are on display: - Self Portraits - Potato Eaters - Sunflowers - Bedroom - Vase with irises - Weatfield with Crows - Almond Blossom - Vincents last painting
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The tour takes 2 - 2,5 hours. We meet near the museum, but I can also pick you up at your hotel. This may add time and costs to the tour. Please contact me about this.
18 Hobbemastraat, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, 1071 ZB, Netherlands
We will meet on Museum Square, in front of Cobra Café. Here we can easily find eachother.
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